3/10/10

The Family Place,
www.familyplace.org
Program Director, Emergency Shelter Services
Status: Full Time/Exempt
Reports To: Executive Program Director, Residential

Monitor, evaluate and provide supervision for all counseling and case management services provided to clients who enter the emergency shelter services program.  Supervise support groups, case management and assessments of hotline calls.  Review case files for service delivery and appropriate documentation.
 
Other duties include but not limited to:
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of counseling services, assessments and case management being provided to clients of the ESS Program.
• Provide training to all program staff on the issues of domestic violence and monitor on a regular basis to ensure staff maintains professional knowledge which is current and compatible with agency philosophy and policy.
• Provide case management training to program staff with emphasis on goal planning, advocacy for clients, adequate referral and resource information and effective individual counseling with victims of domestic violence.
• Monitor hotline calls for quality and effectiveness.  Provide critical feedback to staff regarding the strengths and areas to improve response where indicated.
• Assist program staff with problem solving and intervention choices as needed.
• Provide on call coverage which includes assuming pager/cell phone responsibility.
• Facilitate weekly case staffing with the ESS staff and monitor the effectiveness of clinical services being provided.
• Supervise interns participating in the ESS program and provide evaluation to the field placement advisor.
• Provide training for documentation in client file.  Develop a system for the regular review of client files for appropriateness and for completion at closing.
• Develop programming for the shelter.  This may include activities, groups and training which will enhance the skills needed for effective client services.
• Schedule attendance in agency training for emergency shelter staff.  Coordinate and schedule staff training which will enhance the skills needed for effective client services.
• Participate in agency volunteer training.
• Attend all mandatory agency functions including but not limited to The Family Place annual meeting, new board orientation and volunteer training.
• Collaborate with children's staff regarding parent/child issues of clients in the residential programs.
• Maintain working schedule as required by the program with adequate flexibility.
• Train and monitor ESS staff in the area of support group technique and protocol.  Evaluate the quality of groups being provided to ESS clients.
• Provide individual crisis counseling for ESS clients as needed.
• Implement training for ESS staff.  Coordinate and schedule staff training which will enhance the skills needed for effective client services.
• Train new staff members, interns and volunteers for effective delivery of crisis hotline.  Focus on the areas of crisis intervention techniques and evaluation of client eligibility and assessment.
• Train new staff members, interns and volunteers for effective case management for ESS clients.
• Become familiar with all current interventions, programs and services being provided to victims of domestic violence.
• Participate in community speaking engagements and training when needed.
• Participate in in-service training program and workshops as indicated.
• Conduct personnel evaluations for all ESS employees.
• Facilitate weekly staff meetings for ESS employees.
• Implement and maintain quarterly assurance system to monitor grant compliance and program standards.
• Develop resources and networks which will benefit and enhance services to women and children in the ESS program.
• Assist Executive Program Director as needed.
Requirements:
• Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling with a current LMSW or LPC.
• 3+ Years clinical experience, preferably working with victims of domestic violence.
• 2+ Years experience in program management supervision.
• Counseling and group experience essential.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
Submit resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to [ email ] or fax to 214.599.0277.

FLP Center
Case Manager
 FLP http://www.familyplace.org/Page.aspx?pid=389
Provide Supervised Visitation and Monitored exchanges as needed according to court orders or other relevant agreements.
Assess child and family needs in order to develop a service plan with referrals and access to advocates that addresses the needs of the family.
Coordinate family service plan, including referrals and follow-up.
Maintain and provide parenting resources as needed and appropriate.
Establish supportive relationship with child's parents in order to provide parent intervention when necessary and appropriate.
Provide orientations to services with parents and/or children.
Coordinate scheduled visitations and monitored exchanges.
Maintain forms, filing system and records of families utilizing services.
Monitor operations pertaining to access to services, scheduling and supervised visitations/exchanges.
Perform duties regarding the processing of client payments and weekly deposit.
Maintain contact with parents receiving services.
Respond to requests for records and information regarding services.
Work as a team member with other staff members to insure the safety of children and appropriate interventions and referrals are provided for each family.
Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.  Master's Degree preferred. Experience working with victims of family violence and children of a variety of ages. Experience and training in domestic violence is preferred with a preference for additional training and experience in child abuse, supervised visitation and/or related fields.  Experience working with a variety of issues including domestic violence, child development, parenting skills, substance abuse, mental illness as well as knowledge of child development and experience with the legal system preferred.

To apply for a job at The Family Place, please:
Select a job to review the description and requirements.
Submit a resume/curriculum vitae (CV) to the job(s) that match your interests and qualifications to [ email ].
Your submission is immediately forwarded to The Family Place Human Resources department.
You will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your resume/CV.

3/10/10

NEW BEGINNING CENTER
VICTIM OUTREACH COUNSELOR (FULL TIME)

Job Duties:
Provide intakes, individual and group counseling services to child, adolescent, and adult victims of domestic violence. Coordinate provision of other services with case management staff and other service providers. Work closely as a part of the victim outreach team to develop and Implement services to victims of domestic violence.  Work within the community as needed to provide information and gain resources and knowledge to assist victims.

Qualifications:
1) master’sdegree in counseling, psychology, social work or related field
2) LPC or LMSW licensure, LPC-I will be considered;
3) play therapy, individual and group counselingexperience, crisis intervention with victims of domestic violence;
4) psycho educational skills; effective communication skills, both oral and written;
5) team member; program development; and
6) knowledge of domestic violence required

To Apply:
Reference job and submit resume to:
VOP Coordinator
New Beginning Center
218 N. Tenth Street
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 276-1344 fax
[ email ]

3/10/10

THE SALVATION ARMY
Job Title: Domestic Violence Program Manager
Post Date: 3/8/2010
Description: Manages and monitors all aspects of the domestic violence, prostitution recovery, and other violence intervention programs; supervises applicable staff and, if necessary, manages caseload of clients seeking assistance; provides therapeutic counseling; arranges for client transportation; develops program plans and goals and evaluates staffs progress with clients by conducting routine meetings with client and staff.; serves as an advocate for clients and staff in order to acquire services that will enable clients to functionally cope with their environment; ensures and manages program grant, contract and licensure compliance. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or Psychology and Two years experience working in the field of domestic violence. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: LBSW or LMSW or LPC or LMFT and valid Tx DL. Excellent benefits. Salary range: $34-36,240 DOE.
Forward cover letter and resume to Curtis Winchester, HR Administrator at [ email ] or call 214.424.7001.

3/2/10

Denton County Friends of the Family
Job Title: Primary Prevention Coordinator
Post Date: 3/2/2010
Description: Denton County Friends of the Family, a non-profit serving victims of relationship violence and sexual assault in Denton County, seeks a Primary Prevention Coordinator to provide leadership, supervision, and direction in the coordination of the prevention of relationship violence by providing and coordinating primary prevention presentations/workshops, developing and implementing social media campaigns, and marketing. Requires creative, personable, high energy person with a degree in marketing, communications, or equivalent experience; demonstrated ability to make public presentations effectively and relate to students of various ages; must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
Submit resume or application to 1400 Crescent St. Suite 5, Denton, TX 76201, Fax (940) 383-1816, or e-mail to [ email ]